"So in to You" is a 1977 hit single by the

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. It was the first release from their sixth studio LP, ''

A Rock and Roll Alternative ''A Rock and Roll Alternative'' is an album by the Southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, released in 1976. This album includes the band's biggest hit, "So in to You", which peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 11 on th ...

''.

Background

In "So in to You", the singer admits an instant and mysteriously compelling attraction to a stranger entering the room, and is unable to focus on anything else. He attempts to gain the stranger's attention, hoping that she will be able to make a personal connection and that the "vibe" he feels will be mutual.

Chart history

The song became their greatest hit, spending three weeks at number seven on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100''Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990'' - and two weeks at number five on ''

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''. It did best in Canada, where it reached number two on the Pop singles chart, blocked from the top spot only by the Eagles' "

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". "So in to You" was also a hit on the Adult Contemporary charts of both nations. It reached number 11 on the U.S. AC chart and number 12 on the Canadian AC chart.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Cover versions

*1994:

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included a cover of the song on the album ''

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:So in to You 1976 songs 1977 singles Atlanta Rhythm Section songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by Buddy Buie